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Hey Mudhen, It may have well been me. I've tried (gently I thought) to remove it a couple times. Finally here a week or so back Tucker301 or Hogwild ( Sorry Guys !) linked me to their takedown guide and I got it free and discovered what had been causing the sloppiness. I am gonna guess it was the gunshop as it has been sloppy from the get go. It was a very large shop and no one on duty had any idea how to put it together. In their attempts to assemble it they scratched the receiver and barrel. I finally made them stop. Their responses ranged from "don't you want to see it put together?" to "you don't want to leave this store without someone showing you how assemble it." I stated the obvious and replied "it would appear there is no one here who can show me how to assemble it." I just hope Benelli will fix me up with a new one.

I just figured out why my forestock is sloppy. I knew something wasn't right but I couldn't figure out why. While examining the piece I discovered the forestock cross rib closest to the receiver is cracked through. You can only see the break by flexing or torquing the piece. I wonder what my odds are this is a warranty issue? Canexpat

Compared to my Browning BPS my SBE II is a kitten. Yes I know Brownings have firm buttpads and it's not an auto, but there's no comparison. I can and have shot my Benelli all day, 250 rounds, and gone out again the next day for a couple more boxes, feeling fine; not tender or tense. Now throw a few 3 1/2's down the pipe, and yes they get my attention.

Loose or flexible? I've only got about 1500 rounds through my SBE II and I don't notice any breakdown of the Comfortech(?) system. If you can push 50-60 3 1/2's thru your Nova then why worry about felt recoil?

Just got back. Thanks Hogwild!

I'm confuse?

I Like Sportsman's as well. However I was looking for a store that sold products they could support.

Hey all! Where do you guys like to shop online for Benelli accessories? ie: butt pads, shim sets, barrels, etc? There's a Sportsman's Warehouse near here, however they stock little if anything. Canexpat

The first thing I'd do is get her to follow the bird she misses or hits (pieces) to the ground after the shot. Stay on 'em.

OMG!! My two absolute favorite beers quoted in the SAME thread!! You guys ARE alright. Don't care what yo' momma's say! I'm slurping a Red Hook ESB as I type. Canexpat

I assume you have no pitting. What I've used in past to remove rust on guns I've bought is "Outer's Rust Remover". It's readily available. Get yourself a copper or brass Brillo style pot cleaner, the coily looking things. Walmart will probably have them. It's softer than the gun steel so it won't scratch your finish. Gently rub the Outers over the rusted area to remove the rust. Wipe it off. I have successfully used "Brownell's Dicropan T-4 Touch-Up Liquid Gun Blue". Limit your application to the affected area. I don't use steel wool to rub it in, I just use a rag. It can take many applications in a single area but you'll be very hard pressed to find the damaged area when you're done if it isn't pitted. And yes I've used it on my Benelli for touching up minor scratches with excellent results. It works very well on many bluing finishes. Good Luck! Canexpat

Hey Man, Another newbie here. More the merrier. Canexpat

Another scenario I've observed is a reload without powder. Hang the wad etc. Canexpat

dagrizz. I've come to the realization I'm hanging a rubber band on the girl. Damn. Canexpat

:DHogwild. I think I love you.

I don't even know the poor guy and I'm inclined to agree with you. Only 'cause my gal could and would say the same thing. "Why is it guns or ammo? You never get anything for me." Not my fault she didn't like the camo nightie. Canexpat

Is the grin for the Vegas trip or the pending O/U?

Let me know what you get and why you got it. Assuming your options are still open? Browning. Why would you get it? Regards all.

Tucker 301, thanks for the lead and info, I appreciate it very much. Hogwild, I think you are absolutely correct, the SBE II would be a very poor choice for a trap gun. My mindset was to select a first shotgun which provided the utmost of versatility. Down the road I would love to buy a gun specifically for trap and sporting clays. What do you have for O/U? Regards, Canexpat

Only as a courtesy to other shooters. I'm the only one putting hulls on the ground, and I was holding up the other shooters as I cleaned through the stations. Canexpat

Hi everyone. Proud new owner of a SBE II, left hand, in black, and synthetic furniture. I don't have much experience with shotguns; my other shotguns are a HD Remington 870 Police pump, and a recently purchased,used, Browning BPS pump, I liked the bottom eject. Until I bought the SBE II I would shoot clays with friends using the 870. After a couple months of abuse from everyone I broke down and got it right. I love the gun. The only failures (two) I've experienced were a result of my unfamiliarity with my weapon. My issues: The gun has a very sloppy forestock. When I take a shooting position I am aware of the forestock rolling slightly in my hand. A minor distraction, yet a distraction nonetheless. I don't consider this to be normal. I have yet to be able to completely remove the forestock, when cleaning, for fear I damage something. I've tried gentle force and I stop, I should be able to completely remove it from the barrel, correct? I recently joined a trap club and a member suggested I obtain a shell catcher. My searches have proven fruitless. There are suggestions for the Birchwood Casey model which do not appear to work with the left hand version of the SBE II. I like the discreet appearance of the T & S however they do not produce a unit for this gun either, according to their website. Has anyone modified an existing shell catcher or made one which performs adequately? I'd rather not use a rubber band. I was surprised to find this site the other night and look forward to contributing in some small way and learning from you all. I hope more people discover this forum. Regards, Canexpat